Licensed Lead PreKindergarten Teacher (4- & 5-Year-Old Classroom)
Lake Area Discovery Center at Community of Grace Lutheran Church
White Bear Lake, MN

Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is hiring a Licensed Lead PreKindergarten Teacher to lead our engaging classroom of older preschool children (4- and 5-year-olds) at Community of Grace Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake.

As a Lead Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to inspire young learners through hands-on, play-based learning while working alongside a supportive team of assistant teachers. You'll receive paid daily prep time and collaborate with experienced on-site and regional Lead Teachers to develop monthly curriculum, share classroom resources, participate in continuing education, and grow your leadership skills.

Salary & Benefits

• 12-month salary: $58,000-$70,000 (based on education and experience) 
• 9-month teaching option also available for teachers who do not wish to teach during the summer 
• 64 hours Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid In-Service and Non-Student Days 
• Health Benefits 
• $500 Annual Continuing Education Credit 
• Leadership development and ongoing professional training 
• Supportive teaching teams and collaborative curriculum planning 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Education or a related field 
• Current Minnesota Teaching License, or actively working toward licensure 
• Master's Degree in Education welcomed 
• Passion for early childhood education and creating meaningful learning experiences for young children 

About Lake Area Discovery Center

Since 1999, Lake Area Discovery Center has partnered with churches and schools throughout the Twin Cities to provide exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks through PreKindergarten. Today, LADC serves families at 18 locations and is recognized for its commitment to educational excellence and faith-based learning.

LADC has been a NAEYC Nationally Accredited and 4-Star Parent Aware program since 2009, providing children with high-quality learning experiences while nurturing academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth.

If you're looking for a collaborative teaching environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is encouraged, we'd love to meet you. Join our dedicated team and help give children a joyful, confident start to school and life.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related education field 
• Current Minnesota Teaching License (Birth–Grade 3, PreK–Grade 3, Elementary, or equivalent), or actively working toward Minnesota licensure 
• Experience teaching preschool or PreKindergarten-aged children (ages 4-5) 
• Strong classroom management and curriculum planning skills 
• Ability to lead a classroom while mentoring and collaborating with assistant teachers 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and coworkers 
• Commitment to creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment 
• Ability to meet Minnesota DHS licensing requirements and successfully complete a background study 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or related field 
• Experience in a licensed preschool, childcare center, or school setting 
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum, play-based learning, and authentic child assessment 
• Experience integrating social-emotional learning into the classroom 
• Interest in teaching in a Christian, faith-based early childhood program 
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

What Makes This Position Different

• Paid daily classroom prep time 
• Curriculum planning shared across a collaborative team of licensed Lead Teachers 
• Leadership development and continuing education opportunities 
• Supportive assistant teaching teams 
• Small, faith-based school community with the resources of an organization serving 18 Twin Cities locations 
• Opportunity to focus on teaching while partnering with experienced on-site and regional education leaders 

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